Week 3: The Journals of Lewis and Clark
Just a short post on this one.
Reading the journals of Lewis and Clark, one detects none of the rumored animosity between the two that has been hinted at from time to time. Rather, the two dissimilar gentlemen appear to have had respect for each other. Respect based on their mutual dedication to the success of the expedition. which overrode any problems rising form their different backgrounds.
The journals give a powerful indication that the expedition was all about Native Americans. There are ten times as a many references to Indians encounters as there is scientific observation. This indicates that the expedition’s need for Indian assistance and guidance was far greater than Hollywood would have us believe; and the diplomatic aspect of Lewis and Clark’s mission was of great significance.
Just a short post on this one.
Reading the journals of Lewis and Clark, one detects none of the rumored animosity between the two that has been hinted at from time to time. Rather, the two dissimilar gentlemen appear to have had respect for each other. Respect based on their mutual dedication to the success of the expedition. which overrode any problems rising form their different backgrounds.
The journals give a powerful indication that the expedition was all about Native Americans. There are ten times as a many references to Indians encounters as there is scientific observation. This indicates that the expedition’s need for Indian assistance and guidance was far greater than Hollywood would have us believe; and the diplomatic aspect of Lewis and Clark’s mission was of great significance.
posted by ksturcken at 11:20 AM
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Although Lewis and Clark were dissimilar, I thought they got along notoriously well and hadn't heard rumors otherwise. Maybe Dr. Petrik can comment on this tonight. It's a wonder Lewis got along with anybody well; I read a really interesting article on his psychological make-up and suicide on J-Stor. Also--I think the reason we don't read so much about the flora and fauna is because our version is abridged. Leaving too much of that in might have made the book indigestible and boring for the average reader.
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